Parent Pal

Parent Pal is an evidence-based parenting support platform that provides practical, real-time guidance to parents, grandparents, and caregivers navigating child and adolescent behavioral challenges.

As a component of KLK Research Group, LLC, Parent Pal bridges research, policy, and practice by translating evidence-based strategies into accessible, actionable support for families. Our model combines professional expertise with relatable, peer-informed guidance through trained “Parent Pals” who work directly with caregivers.

Products and Services
Parent Pal offers a range of virtual services designed to meet families where they are:

Parent Pal supports families across developmental stages:

Business Model
Parent Pal operates as a service-based platform with multiple revenue streams, including:

Customers and Market
Parent Pal serves parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking practical, accessible support—particularly those managing behavioral challenges, navigating adolescence, or balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. Parent Pal designed the platform to be scalable and accessible across geographic areas through virtual delivery.

What Makes Parent Pal Different
Parent Pal is grounded in evidence but designed for real-world application. Unlike purely clinical or content-based parenting resources, Parent Pal integrates:

This approach fills a critical gap between formal behavioral health services and everyday parenting needs.

Team and Credentials
Parent Pal's Managing Director is Dorothy E. Coleman, B.S.,  CADC Candidate. Ms. Coleman brings over 30 years of experience in behavioral health, family services, and community-based program leadership, including extensive work in mental health, substance use recovery, and case management. She has led and managed programs across diverse settings, including community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, schools, and juvenile justice environments. Her expertise includes program and grant management, staff supervision, compliance and quality assurance, and training and technical assistance. 

As Managing Director, Ms. Coleman oversees Parent Pal’s day-to-day operations and service delivery, ensuring that coaching and support services are grounded in evidence-based practices while remaining practical and responsive to the needs of families. She leads a multidisciplinary team of social workers, counselors, and case managers, and ensures program fidelity, ethical standards, and continuous quality improvement.

Parent Pal is further supported by the research and evaluation expertise of KLK Research Group, ensuring that services are informed by evidence and aligned with best practices in family support, behavioral health, and youth development.

 Learn more at: www.parent-pal.com.